DPS Sporting Club Development Opens London Sales Office to Service European Clients Charleston, SC – August 14, 2007 – DPS Sporting Club Development, LLC, the company behind the Sporting Club brand of ultra-luxury resort home communities, has opened a London sales office to simplify the purchase process for the ever-growing number of upscale Europeans buying into the properties. Matthew Clapp has joined the company as its sales and marketing executive for the European region.
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Named one of the top seven safe havens in the country by Town & Country magazine, the Ford Plantation is a sprawling 1,800-acre private community set along Georgia's coast and the Ogeechee River.
With a rich history dating back to 1734, this property was once a well-known rice plantation and winter retreat for Henry Ford; today it is a private sporting club with estate size residences.
Limited to just 400 homesites, the focus here is on nature and a wide variety of year-round sporting activities. There is fly-fishing, horseback riding, boating, and hunting with world-class instructors and facilities to match. Luxurious amenities, including championship golf, fitness, and Spa treatments allow residents to indulge in the coastal lifestyle. The homes here reflect the "low country" styles and complement the overall architecture of the plantation.
Just 18 miles from historic Savannah, residents have access to coastal waters, pristine beaches, gourmet restaurants and unique shops. This celebrated estate is unique in its charm, natural beauty, and rich history; those who live here consider it a time-honored privilege.
Acreage: 1,800 acres (720 hectares)
Gatehouse: Manned gatehouses with 24-hour security
Club Structure: Private, equity club membership. Currently membership is $125,000
Golf:Travel & Leisure Golf named this community one of America's Top 100 Golf Communities; Links Magazine ranked it as one of America's Premier Properties. The 18-hole golf course designed by Pete Dye incorporates many elevation changes and challenges all levels of play.
Clubhouse: The Clubhouse reflects Southern plantation charm. Features include indoor/outdoor dining with spectacular views of the golf course and Lake Clara, bar/grill, locker facilities, and a pro shop.
Marina: Yacht Basin marina offers deep-water access to Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean and can accommodate yachts of up to 65 feet. 60 slips, full service store onsite, screened party room.
Equestrian: The Equestrian Center is a full service boarding and training facility with a 22 stall barn, jumping arena, dressage, and lessons in both English and Western riding styles. Many forest trails, open meadows, and waterfront paths for riders to explore.
Recreation: Superb fly & spin fishing, sporting clays, staff naturalist, kids' pond, nature programs, heated and cooled pools, canoeing, kayaking, walking and hiking trails, and more
Hunting: Ford Plantation members have privileges at a nearby hunting preserve offering sporting clays and upland wing shooting. A 1,200 acres facility includes a lodge and guest cottages. Expert instruction is available; organized quail, dove and pheasant hunts.
River: With 4 miles of riverbanks along the Ogeechee River, a 245 mile-long blackwater river, residents can enjoy canoeing and exploring the river swamps. The Ogeechee River is one of the few untamed major rivers and its' devotees love its primitive qualities. Great spot for wildlife viewing, fishing, camping, and discovering indigenous flora and fauna.
Tennis & Squash: Three Har-Tru tennis courts adjacent to Sports Barn with two international squash courts with moveable walls to accommodate singles or doubles play
Fitness & Day Spa: Professionally staffed six-thousand square foot Sports Barn with two international squash courts and full compliment of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. There is also a full-service day spa located on property
Area Attractions: Explore this area's rich history. Restored cotton warehouses line the riverfront and meticulously preserved antebellum mansions line the city streets. Savannah offers world-class dining with famed chefs from across the country making their mark here; a vibrant city with great nightlife, educational museums, and stellar shopping.
Homesites: One to fifteen acre homesites from $150,000 to $2 million.
Homes: Unique plantation-style homes priced from $750,000 to $4 million+.
This masterfully crafted home offers unsurpassed views, privacy and architecture. Designed by Jim Strickland of Historical Concepts this impeccable European style home offers a unique blend of rich architectural detail and understated grace and elegance. The 4400 square foot main house captivates you upon entry with its radiant views of Lake Clara which is utilized from every room in the house.
This impeccable home is comprised of three incredibly beautiful buildings. The sophisticated main house is a palette of texture and design with its extensive wood detail, Brazilian cherry floors, Transom windows, crown molding and faux painted walls. The light filled foyer opens to a grand living room with French doors, a custom cast stone fireplace, wood crown moldings and beams and an architectural bar. The family room opens to the gourmet kitchen and features a wall flanked with Cherry bookcases, custom fireplace and 60" plasma TV. The kitchen is a cooks dream offering commercial grade appliances, floor to ceiling Dutch maid cabinetry, wide center island and butler's pantry. The right wing of the home leads to an office lined with butter nut wood shelves and fireplace. The hall utilizes its long corridor to house to a 1200 bottle wine cellar. At the end of the hall is a private screened porch with an outdoor fireplace and lovely wood ceiling. The master bedroom at the opposite end of the home creates a romantic haven with its unsurpassed views of the lake, two fresco paintings, and an intimate sitting area. Just imagine waking up and seeing the magnificent Lake Clara and its incredible nature.
The property also includes a two bedroom two full bath guest house complete with a living area and kitchen with the same meticulous attention to detail for overnight guests.
The 2-car garage carriage house includes an air conditioned workshop, which can be used as an exercise room or studio and a second story loggia, bedroom, full bath, living area and kitchenette.
Landscaped grounds encompassing approximately 2. 6 acres feature over twenty mature Live Oaks and a small dock which creates a welcoming setting.
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